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Baffling that any UK fans idolize that Tar Heel POS. You can bet his money, fame and influence was a major factor in UNC skating for decades of cheating.
This post reeks of jealousy and insecurity. I can appreciate the greatness of one Michael Jordan, and still know we are the king of college basketball. I hate when fans act like any player that is associated with a school is a “POS”. Get out of here with that BS.
Jordan is an arrogant prick. Watch his hall of fame speech if you want to see a lack of class. Screw Jordan and UNC.
Yeah, I can't understand that either. Michael Jordan is a well-documented *******, but he is still the greatest player I have ever seen and I'd be lying to myself if I said otherwise. He was joy to watch with the Bulls.
You need to get out more; if one looks up POS in the dictionary there will be a picture of his Airness. EVERYONE who has ever dealt with him would agree.
I grew up when Chamberlain and Oscar were dominating the game. The NBA changed rules to inhibit Wilt And also passed those Jordan rules to make him untouchable.
By the way, where are from in Eastern Kentucky? I grew up in the great city of Hazard.
I’m from Harlan; about 55 miles from Hazard
Know it well. Great folks down there. My brother is good friends with Johnny Cox. I was in High School with Jim Rose (went to Western) Too bad we can’t get really outstanding players from our state anymore.
Left Hazard in 1969 and still say “I’m from Hazard”
Harlan gets a bad rap, some of it deservedly so, but there’s no where else I’d wanna live. I love these mountains, and the people, too. The only way I’d ever leave would be if my job is compromised at some point, which could very well happen.
Totally agree! Take this crap to the UNC site. Jordan has never done anything but hurt UK. Can’t stand him or UNC Cheaters. Do you think they would ever post anything positive about any of our players over there. NO!
MJ, while a complete a-hole & horrible role model, is the greatest basketball player ever. Just like Tom Brady, despite being a sissified pretty boy who mouth kisses his kids, is the greatest QB ever. I dislike them both but that doesn’t change their greatness.
I know a GOAT when I see one and MJ is GOAT. I hate UNcheat with a passion probably more the any other school. When it comes to Jordan I don’t care About his college game, as a pro none have risen to his level and only a few can be discussed in the same sentence
He shoots midrange shots better at 50 than anyone on the planet besides maybe Durant. He averaged 20+ a game for the Wizards and could barley dunk anymore lol.
First, that was only one shot of MJ and probably his best of that day Second, why does everyone have to take college allegiances to the pros? Living in Chicago for 28 years, I was a Bulls fan. Michael was the one guy who stepped up to deliver championships when almost all other Chicago players would fall apart. I didn't care where he went to college and frankly it didn't matter (though it was difficult to root for Noah, not because he went to FL but because he was just annoying). Finally, I can appreciate stars from earlier eras now because they loved to play the game and they wanted to beat each other, not join the same team so they could dominate. This generation of NBA players are too rich and not mentally strong enough in my opinion.
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He was 40 then. About the same time Kobe lit him up for 55 points. He is now 56 and shoots mid-range better than anyone? Ok.
Putting the title of GOAT on any player is impossible. There is a lot to it. I'll say this , Jordan is definitely in the conversation, but so are some others.
You said that like he scored 55 on Jordan, Jerry Stackhouse was guarding him.
I'm not about to say MJ is the best at anything in his 50's but in his day no one came close to him. He is the GOAT.
He is ? Why didn't Jesus Jordan guard Kobe, instead of Stackhouse? My guess is he did, and had about the same success. No one comes close to Jordan is just naive.
I disagree. Although winning 11 NBA Championships like Russell did, along with Phil Jackson winning 13 NBA Championships, is unf***ing real.
My father cringes when I say Jordan is goat. He thinks it ridiculous. Goes on and on about Wilt Chamberlin.
You just have to name the goat of each era and leave it alone. No way to cross compare.
You just have to name the goat of each era and leave it alone. No way to cross compare.
Well, I mean, I'm not defending Jordan but a 25 year old Kobe scoring 55 on Stackhouse is impressive but Jordan scoring 25 at age 40 is also impressive.
Jordan at age 40 (final season) - 22 points per game
Kobe at age 37 (final season) - 17 points per game
Kobe played 5 more seasons than Michael Jordan yet had less rings (5 < 6), less scoring titles (2 < 10), less MVPs (1 < 5), less Finals MVPs (2 < 6), fewer career 50 point games, fewer 50 point games in the Playoffs, fewer 40 point games in the Playoffs, etc....so, Kobe wasn't close..and neither is Queen James.
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We'll put a team together and see if we can determine why a 40 year old forward wasn't the sole defender on the other teams 24 year old guard.
Agree to disagree. All are great and lay valid claims, but mike will always be greatest in my eyes. Had everything. The game, the swag, the results. Ultimate competitor and couldn’t keep eyes off him.
Well... I MEAN IF WE’RE BEING HONEST...
I heard it’s not gay if it’s with an nba superstar? I heard that on a Vice article comment section.
I work in coal mines so I'm always on the bubble,, lol.. From knott.. I'd not leave for nothing.. Just would go full time pot botanist..
I definitely agree that it is pointless to compare different eras. I mean it’s cool to have a discussion about it but those kinds of discussions have led to some intense arguments and it’s pretty pointless because the style of play and rules were different in each era.
I mean Jordan is better than half the league at 56, surely he could guard Kobe when he was 40. To hear a lot of people, an ounce of Jordan's sweat could cure cancer.
I agree Kobe wasn't better. I just don't think you can definitely say Jordan is the greatest ever.
MJ is the greatest player (not person) ever and it's not ever close. He was as good a defender as Russell, as good an offensive player as Chamberlein, the most intense competitor I have saw play, and he was more athletic than anyone other than Lebron. Who cares that he went to UNC. Magic went to Michigan State. I hate the Spartans but I love Magic. If Zion W becomes an all-time great (which I highly doubt), I will love him as a pro even though he went to Duke.
I work for the DCBS in Harlan. Dad was a part of the recent layoffs that are all over the news.I work in coal mines so I'm always on the bubble,, lol.. From knott.. I'd not leave for nothing.. Just would go full time pot botanist..